Wage Discussion
Veterinary nursing wage recommendation - March 2007
Certificate in veterinary nursing
| new graduate* | $13.00 |
| 1–3 years experience in the profession | $15.00 |
| 3–5 years experience in the profession | $17.00 – $18.00 |
| 5 years plus | $18.00 – $20.00 |
Diploma in Veterinary Nursing
| new graduate* | $15.00 |
| 1–3 years experience in the profession | $17.00 – $18.00 |
| 3–5 years experience in the profession | $18.00 – $20.00 |
| 5 years plus | $20.00 |
Benefits
- Uniform to be supplied
- Membership of NZVNA
- Continuing Education – both release from work to attend and registration paid.
Veterinary Nurse Receptionists
Veterinary Nurse Receptionists are the first point of contact for clients
- pay should be at veterinary nursing rates
- use of knowledge gained from qualification
- trained in triage
*performance related review after 3 months and this should be written into the Employment Contract
Comments to Sarah O'Hagan, NZVNA President.
Email: john_sarah&xtra.co.nz
Phone: 06 3766101 (Home)
06 3768046 (Work)
